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MCLS staff presenting at multiple fall conferences

Several MCLS staff members will present at conferences this fall. If you’re at any of these conferences, we hope to connect with you! Also, plan to stop by our booth and say “Hi!” in the vendor area at UPRLC, MLA, and ILF.   UPRLC Annual Conference September 17-18 at Bay College, Iron Mountain  Executive Director Scott …Read more »


Join us for a Virtual Dialogue on the Future of Information Access

MCLS will hold its final Virtual Dialogue of 2025 on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m.- noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). All year, we’ve been bringing people in the library industry together to connect and engage around various topics related to the future of libraries. In September, we’ll be discussing the future of information access …Read more »


Transformative agreements and upcoming journal renewals

MCLS has negotiated transformative agreements with several publishers. These are typically multi-year agreements with a January subscription start date. Each publisher provides data to the participating institutions and/or to MCLS on publishing activity by institution. Some offer both a traditional “read” subscription option and the read and publish model through MCLS.   January 2026 journal renewals …Read more »


ConsortiaManager + Accounting Coffee Hour

Do you have questions about ConsortiaManager (CM) or your MCLS eResource invoices? If so, please join us for ConsortiaManager + Accounting Coffee Hour on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central). These informal sessions are not recorded, and most of the hour is reserved for questions and discussion. Our September Coffee Hour …Read more »


Join us for a webinar on Web of Science updates

Over the past year, Web of Science has introduced a range of enhancements designed to make it easier to discover, analyze, and share research. From improvements in search and navigation to new tools that support collaboration, transparency, and AI-powered insights, these updates are helping researchers and institutions work more efficiently and stay ahead in an …Read more »


Insights from Executive Director Scott Garrison – August 2025

Update: on July 31, 2025, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee’s spending bill, which included $291,800,000 in total funding for IMLS (see pp. 329-330 for a budget activity breakdown for programs such as Grants to States). With the U.S. Congress in recess until September, now …Read more »


Meet new MCLS Administrative Assistant Ja’Kayla Sisson-Kilpatrick

MCLS is excited to announce Ja’Kayla Sisson-Kilpatrick as our new Administrative Assistant. She came on board as a temp on May 19, 2025, and transitioned to permanent, full-time status on July 21. A member of our Business and Operations team, Ja’Kayla provides essential clerical support across multiple MCLS departments. To help you get acquainted with …Read more »


Congratulations to our newest Certificate of Library Staff Development recipients

The following library staff members have earned Certificates of Library Staff Development by attending workshops through MCLS: Basic Cataloging Certificate?  Annette Grover, Wells County Public Library, IN Sarah Mominee, Novi Public Library, MI Advanced Cataloging Certificate?  Annette Grover, Wells County Public Library, IN Rebecca Kramb-Hubbard, Three Rivers Public Library, MI Arom Park, Novi Public Library, …Read more »


Accounting and Consortia Manager Coffee Hour

MCLS’s Accounting and eLicensing & Collection Resources staff invite you to join us on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern (1 p.m. Central) for an informal virtual drop-in session on Zoom. We’ll begin with brief updates and overviews. Most of the time will be reserved for discussion and any questions you may have about …Read more »


Introducing the newest member of the MeLCat team: Mittens, the MeLCat mascot!

This summer, Mittens will travel through RIDES to help the MeLCat libraries celebrate the 20th Anniversary of MeLCat. Begin planning to take some photos of Mittens at your library. Be creative! Use the adventures of Flat Stanley and the Elf on the Shelf as inspiration. Instructions will be included. Some suggested activities with Mittens: Assist …Read more »


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